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Marie, Marie Christmas (and a little Vampire Weekend)

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

Alert reader Stephanie tipped me off to this music video by Vampire Weekend.  It’s a true 18th century romp (if Marie’s friends could have romped in LA, that is. Sadly, LA had not yet been invented, but there’s no evidence … Continue reading →

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Friday Prettiness Fix: Guillotine tie, Pouf Tee, more

Posted on December 17, 2010 by

Modern Maries. Our life is sometimes so filled with fabulousness that we cannot partake of all the fabulousness around us. That is how I am with this holiday season, and if you are like me, you haven’t had time to … Continue reading →

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More Marie Christmas decor, cards

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

We’ve praised talent Paper Nosh in this space before (here and here) and the holidays give me yet another reason. This stationer has developed a holiday line of cards and ornaments that just sparkling with Marie charm. Here’s a sample. … Continue reading →

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A Marie Christmas — The perfect Tree

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

Tired of red and green? Sleigh bells? Need something a little more marvelous? I hear you. But how does one properly dress one’s bare but fabulous pink tree? (from Target) Maybe start with a little magic from some Marie Christmas … Continue reading →

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Marie Antoinette gift guide Part Deux

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

Marie could not enjoy Black Friday because America was barely a nation in her day leaving no chance for a national holiday or coinciding retail extravaganza. This is a pity. Still, this is no reason to believe that Marie would … Continue reading →

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